Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 165-12
Procedure for inspections and self-certification
Operative Text
A. If the owner desires an inspection to verify compliance with this chapter as set forth in § 165-11C(2)(b) above, the following shall apply: (1) At least 30 days' prior to initial occupancy, or 30 days' prior to the expiration date of a current rental permit, whichever is applicable, the owner or agent of a rental property shall apply to the Code Enforcement Office for inspection of the structure and all units therein. The owner of the property shall be required to sign and return the application along with the applicable fee, which will also include the registration form required by § 165-9A of this chapter. (2) The Code Enforcement Officer shall inspect the property subject to the requirements set forth in § 165-15 . If the property is in compliance with this chapter, the permit will be issued. B. If the owner prefers to verify compliance with this chapter as set forth in § 165-11C(2)(a) above, the following shall apply: (1) The form for self-certification shall be made available by the Code Enforcement Officer and shall be completed, signed and notarized by the record titleholder(s) under penalties of perjury. (2) Any owner that provides materially false or misleading information on the self-certification form shall be in violation of this chapter as set forth in § 165-8 and shall also be subject to the penalties of perjury in addition to the penalties found in § 165-24 of this chapter.
Johnson City, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 165 § 165-12 establishes two pathways by which rental property owners can demonstrate compliance with the local rental permit requirements: a formal inspection by the Code Enforcement Officer, or a self-certification process. Under the inspection route, an application must be submitted at least 30 days before initial occupancy or permit expiration, along with the required fee and registration form. Under the self-certification route, the record titleholder must complete, sign, and notarize a form under penalty of perjury, and submitting materially false or misleading information on that form constitutes a violation subject to additional penalties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 165-12, compliant rental property operators in Johnson City generally choose one of two compliance verification methods well in advance of any permit deadline. Those who opt for inspection submit a completed application, the applicable fee, and the registration form required by § 165-9A to the Code Enforcement Office at least 30 days before initial occupancy or permit expiration. Those who choose self-certification ensure the record titleholder personally completes, signs, and notarizes the official form provided by the Code Enforcement Officer, understanding that any materially false or misleading statements expose the owner to perjury penalties as well as those outlined in § 165-24.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 165-12 of the Johnson City Code of Ordinances governs how landlords must verify that a rental property meets local code standards before a permit is issued or renewed, giving tenants a basis to understand whether their unit has been properly certified. Tenants who have concerns about whether their landlord followed the required inspection or self-certification process may raise the issue with the Johnson City Code Enforcement Office, which administers the permit program. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how a landlord's failure to comply with § 165-12 might be relevant to their housing situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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